Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
12 November 2025
1. Egypt- Sudan
Egypt's Foreign Minister engages with Sudan's military leader in Port Sudan
Egypt's top diplomat met with Sudan's military leader yesterday in a renewed push to advance a ceasefire plan, as the war-torn nation faces a catastrophic humanitarian situation following the paramilitary capture of a key Darfur city.
2. Gabon- Libreville
Wife and son of former president Ali Bongo face corruption trial
Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the wife and son of former Gabonese, president Ali Bongo, are being tried in absentia on corruption charges and
The trial opened on this week before a special criminal court and will continue throughout the week.
3. Ethiopia – Nigeria- COP32
Ethiopia Beats Nigeria To Host 2027 UN Climate Summit As Bureau Backs Addis-Ababa
Ethiopia has been selected as the host country for the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32), defeating Nigeria in a closely contested bid, according to a report by Reuters. Ethiopia launched its campaign to host the conference in September 2025, going head-to-head with Nigeria, which had also expressed interest.
4. In our historical archives, it was on this day 12 November 1938 when a South Afrikan politician, military commissar, Vukhile Steve Tshwete was born in Springs, Gauteng and spent his childhood in the village of Peelton, King Willliam’s Town and East London.
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